Testimonials & Birth Stories

Hypnobirthing may sometimes sound too good to be true. Visit our birth stories site to be inspired. Birth can be a positive experience.

Here are just a few of the many brilliant comments we have received…

“I feel immensely grateful that I decided to sign up for a hypnobirthing course, and in particular with bumps ‘n’ babies. The fact that Sharon was a midwife gave me enormous confidence in what I was learning. Even in the face of intervention I managed to keep my head, and keep breathing, which given the fear I went into this pregnancy with, is a miracle beyond description”. Francesca, Bristol, 2015. Read Francesca’s birth story.

“I’ve thoroughly loved the course and I’m sure a large part of this has been because of your approach. If we could have you deliver the baby I would. I’ve loved the relaxation and your really helpful and honest advice.” G, Bristol, 2016

I just wanted to write a quick email to say a massive ‘thank you’ once again for the hypnobirthing classes that you run and the positive impact that it had on my pregnancy and the birth of our son. Rose, Bristol, 2016. Read Rose’s birth story

“Thanks for your support and useful insight. Especially your insight as a midwife; made asking questions easy and reassuring.” June, 2017

“I must say a huge thanks Sharon for your input in to what I consider a very positive birth experience.” Kim, Aug, 2017. Read Kim’s story

“Jade, I thank you and Sharon for introducing me to hypnobirthing, it was so worth it. If it hadn’t been for hypnobirthing, I never would’ve dreamed of having a home birth”. Katie, W-S-M, 2015.

“Birth was an amazing experience, a million miles from my perceptions at the beginning”. Hannah, 2015 Read Hannah’s birth story.

“Jade, thank you so much for everything. We had the most amazing birthing experience” Sam, Bristol, 2015.

“Thank you bumps ‘n’ babies for an amazing birth experience, we really loved every minute of that day and Caleb truly is such a gentle, sensitive, calm hypnobaby! I really feel so proud to have brought him into this world calmly and naturally without even thinking about the need for pain relief. Feeling like superwoman, like every mum should, however their birth experience unfolds”. Nicola, Bristol, 2016. Read Nicola’s birth story.

“Liked your healthcare knowledge. Much happier with you as a teacher than more ‘hypnosis’ type course leaders” F, Bristol, Sep 2014

“I can honestly say my birth was a wonderful experience. Hypnobirthing empowered me, and freed my mind of any fear or negative emotions I had about birthing and replaced it with positive thoughts. It gave me the confidence to achieve something huge.Words to describe my birthing experience: empowering, strengthening, intense, powerful, and euphoric!” Lola, Bristol, October 2014. Read Lola’s birth story

“Totally changed my thoughts on birthing.” Dad, Bristol, 2016

“I’d like to thank you Jade for your help and spreading your knowledge. I would not have coped through my experience without all that you taught me”. Scarlett, Southampton, 2017. Read Scarlett’s birth Story

“It has been so insightful and made us consider the birthing of our baby in a totally different light. You are very good and clearly very passionate about this form of birthing.” Rosie, Bristol, December 2012

“My second birth was quite literally the opposite experience to my induction with my first and I feel I need to thank you Sharon for the course and preparation. Thank you so much!” Lucy, Bristol, 2017. Read Lucy’s birth story

“Katheryn, your help and guidance worked great and we couldn’t have done it without you. Everyone was brilliant, especially Sharon. She really did everything to give us the birth we wanted. We really wanted to thank you with all our hearts” E & D, Bristol, December 2012

“It was a truly amazing experience and all the staff were brilliant. They commented on how calm I seemed both before and after the birth which was really good to hear. I have no doubt that the classes and hypnobirthing techniques really helped me.. now the fun begins! Thanks Sharon for all your advice”Melanie, Bath, February 2012, Read Melanie’s birth story

“Bringing birth back to a natural act. Making women feel they can do this. Very positive vibes.” F, Bristol 2016

“Dearest Katheryn, We can’t thankyou enough for everything you have done for us. The hypnobirthing through to delivery and helping me to stay so calm throughout. We are totally smitten with our baby boy” Robert and Natalie, Bristol, November 2012

“I believe that hypnobirthing helped me to cope with what I went through as well as form an immediate bond with my daughter. Our baby was extremely content, barely crying for the first few weeks of her life and at 2 weeks already sleeping through the night. I would highly recommend hypnobirthing as a positive approach to labour, and even if things don’t go exactly to plan, the practises will help you throughout the journey of pregnancy, labour and life.” Kerry, Bristol, August, 2012

“It was amazing, thought I’d totally failed at the hypnobirthing techniques because I got told I was only in early labour, turns out I was fully dilated!! Guess it did work! All healthy, he’s a fatty at 9.9lbs! Thank you for your help, Sharon, it’s been an awesome experience!” C, Melksham, July 2012

“My birthing experience was so amazing that Phil and I are on a complete high for weeks after. I also felt that being as calm and relaxed as I was about the birth really helped to make it the experience it was. I am sure that this was due to the techniques we learnt at hypnobirthing so thank you so much Katheryn!!!!” Emma Sharp, Kingsdown, Bristol, August 2013. Read Emma’s birth story

“What an amazing experience.. I felt relaxed and focused throughout my labour. I remember sipping a cup of sweet tea and eating buscuits whilst in the pool at fully dilated shortly before bringing my baby girl into the world. She also took to breastfeeding with no problems at all, another credit to hypnobirthing I’m sure!” Jade, Bristol, Jan 2014. Read Jade’s birth story

“The birth of our little girl went really well. I managed to get to myself to 8cm before getting to the delivery suite by listening to the C.D’s and then only needed gas and air and TENS. Thanks a lot Sharon x” K, Bristol, July 2012

“We had our baby girl at Paulton birth centre, everything went really well. We arrived at 8pm and our daughter was born at 12.35am. My husband was a fantastic birth partner and the HypnoBirthing techniques definitely helped us through. We had a wonderful hypnobirth and we would both like to say thank you very much Sharon for helping us to have such a fear- free, relaxed birthing experience!” Laura, Bath, March 2012

“I couldn’t have asked for a more positive birth and I can’t say thank you enough for helping me to achieve it. The hypnobirthing techniques definitely helped me birth my beautiful boy in a much more controlled way. I wouldn’t say it was a completely pain free or orgasmic experience for me but it was definitely an enjoyable experience that I would love to do again and I never thought I’d say that!” Kelly, Bristol, June 2014. Read Kelly’s birth story

“First 13 hours of labour calm and comfortable at home with hypnobirth techniques. Arrived Southmead 8cm dilated. She’s a calm and beautiful little thing – thank you so much for helping us make her entrance to this world a stress-light experience for her.” Jo and Geoff, Bristol, August 2013

“Hypnobirthing really helped me to stay calm (perhaps too calm for the midwives liking!) and I would thoroughly recommend it to all mothers to assist you in having a positive birth.” Andrea, Bristol, May 2013. Read Andrea’s birth story

“Katheryn, your manner is superb, as well as your experienced advice. Will gladly recommend your classes; I feel well equipped after these meetings- to calmly help my darling birth our child. Thankyou!” Dad, Bristol, 2016

“I’d been dreaming I’d been having contractions all night and slept soundly with my tracks from around 22:30 that night, decided to go to Cossham arriving at 06:50 and he was promptly born at 07:29, the breathing really worked and when I found I was becoming distressed I found it really easy to calm myself and listen. I don’t know what it is about hypnobirthing but I am a total believer :), my birth was a positive and lovely experience so thank you for everything.” C, July 2017